Damn scandals! How to communicate normally with a teenager

Child and adolescent psychologist Nikita Karpov has already helped thousands of families. In his second book, he pays special attention to improving relationships and resolving conflicts between parents and teenagers. It can be difficult for parents to accept that their child is growing up, leading to changes not only in their behavior and priorities, but also in their communication style, the need for personal boundaries, and a desire to challenge rules. In his beloved style, with a touch of humor yet in all seriousness, Nikita Karpov offers an effective communication strategy that can help establish contact even with the most rebellious teenager. "If parents continue to behave as usual, they risk being left outside the closed door. The teenager will completely shut them out of their life, and they won't be able to influence them at all. It will no longer be just strained relationships, but a loss of contact." With 20 years of practice, he has found that parents sometimes exaggerate the scale of the problem and try to change the teenager, which yields no results. Nikita Karpov presents real cases and shares proven methods to not only help families but also show that all conflicts can be resolved. "Operational problems with rudeness, late returns, risky behavior, strange companies and activities, statements and decisions that scare parents, will not disappear with a snap. They can be influenced, but not eliminated. The decision to eliminate them can only be made by the child. The choice of influence method is up to you." From this book, you will learn: - why traditional pressure tactics no longer work and what can replace them, - how to get rid of excessive anxiety and parental guilt, - what really causes conflicts, - why teenagers push their parents, - communication methods recommended by professionals. Nikita Karpov is a child and adolescent psychologist with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of the book "Damn Teenagers!" and hosts the program "Transition Difficulties" on Radio Mayak. He has conducted dozens of lectures and webinars, hundreds of trainings, and thousands of consultations. He is also the author of the popular Telegram channel "#Damn Teenagers" and a father of two children.